Popular Post webfact Posted June 10 Popular Post Share Posted June 10 Picture courtesy: Khaosod Somchai, a 39-year-old debt collector known as Am, was arrested yesterday evening in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district. The arrest, executed by Romklao Police following an undercover operation, revealed that Somchai was in possession of two firearms, methamphetamine, and ketamine. Led by Kiattikul Sonthinen and in collaboration with Somphot Thongmun and Kornwararat Promsawan, the police made the arrest on a street in the Romklao 15 Community, around 9.50pm on June 8. Somchai had an automatic .45 mm firearm loaded with six rounds, a .38 mm revolver with five rounds, 40 rounds of .45 mm ammunition, as well as smaller quantities of drugs—2.23 grammes of methamphetamine and 0.55 grammes of ketamine. Authorities were alerted to Somchai’s activities through tips suggesting his involvement in drug use, illegal firearm possession, and ties with a loan shark gang. Plainclothes officers monitored his movements, leading to his eventual detention. Upon encountering the police, Somchai suspiciously attempted to flee into his car but was quickly apprehended. A search of the vehicle uncovered the concealed firearms and drugs. During interrogation, Somchai confessed. He disclosed that he bought the firearms for 20,000 baht (approximately £460) each from a man named Keng in Nong Chok, and the drugs from someone identified as Soup in Lad Buakhao for 300 baht (£7). The car he was using for debt collection activities was acquired from Beer in Nong Chok for 20,000 baht. He was working under the employment of a person known as Artit or Joke, from whom he received a 10% commission on collected debts. “I admit to using methamphetamine yesterday at 1pm,” Somchai stated. A preliminary urine test conducted by police confirmed the presence of methamphetamine in his system. Somchai is now facing multiple charges: possession of firearms and ammunition without permission, carrying firearms in public without a valid reason, possession of category 1 drugs (methamphetamine), possession of category 2 drugs (ketamine), and consumption of category 1 drugs. He has been transferred to Romklao Police Station for further legal proceedings as the investigation progresses, potentially leading to more arrests linked to this criminal network. -- 2024-06-10 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Squealing like a pig! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted June 10 Popular Post Share Posted June 10 Firearms and narcotics are some of a debt collector tools of the trade aren't they?... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Don't stop with executing the arrest finish the job and eliminate this miserable scum 🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Here I go again; Starting with MANDATORY 2 yr MIN sentence on any fire arm or weapon offence, legally registered or not, with a 5 tier system as in the UK. Non of this stupid 50% discount on pleading guilty... Just implement it ASAP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 5 hours ago, webfact said: During interrogation, Somchai confessed. He disclosed that he bought the firearms for 20,000 baht (approximately £460) each from a man named Keng in Nong Chok, and the drugs from someone identified as Soup in Lad Buakhao for 300 baht (£7). The car he was using for debt collection activities was acquired from Beer in Nong Chok for 20,000 baht. He was working under the employment of a person known as Artit or Joke, from whom he received a 10% commission on collected debts. Quite the squealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 4 hours ago, ezzra said: Firearms and narcotics are some of a debt collector tools of the trade aren't they?... Plus a few mates if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 (edited) 3 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Quite the squealer More discount on any sentencing so why not. He will already get 50% off for a guilty plea , that might go up another 10% or more. Edited June 10 by brianthainess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woof999 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 5 hours ago, webfact said: Somchai had an automatic .45 mm firearm loaded with six rounds, a .38 mm revolver with five rounds, 40 rounds of .45 mm ammunition It's 0.45 and 0.38 of an inch ffs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 minute ago, Woof999 said: It's 0.45 and 0.38 of an inch ffs. Who cares, ....... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 5 hours ago, webfact said: under the employment of a person known as Artit or Joke The same Joke we all know ??...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woof999 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Just now, transam said: Who cares, ....... Me. If my autopsy report showed I was killed by a 0.45mm projectile my mates wouldn't stop laughing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 minute ago, Woof999 said: Me. If my autopsy report showed I was killed by a 0.45mm projectile my mates wouldn't stop laughing. I doubt the writer has any ballistics training, but if you get taken out, I reckon the guy who removes the slug, may...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowellandrew Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Is that am somchai Somchai, a 39-year-old debt collector known as Am, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utalk2mutt Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Hmmm interesting do snitches get stitches here in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 20 hours ago, Woof999 said: It's 0.45 and 0.38 of an inch ffs. It's incredible they still cannot get this right in the reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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